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Hardware Cost Estimates

Commenters are estimating, debating, and questioning the price of a specific hardware device or setup, including BOM costs, DIY feasibility, and affordability for hobbyists.

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Sample Comments

micromacrofoot • Jun 28, 2022 • View on HN

looks like the equipment cost roughly $700

timvdalen • Jun 19, 2024 • View on HN

Really cool! Any indication (in order of magnitude) how expensive the electronics would be to purchase?

rfwhyte • Aug 18, 2023 • View on HN

$4500 USD to start. Wildly expensive for such a simple device.

johnisgood • Jul 18, 2025 • View on HN

Only $1500? How much would this setup cost today?

DenisM • Dec 22, 2012 • View on HN

Cool stuff! What is the price range currently, on order of magnitude - 1k? 10k? 100k?

btown • Dec 20, 2017 • View on HN

See my top level comment - about $10 per unit.

sinzone • Apr 29, 2014 • View on HN

price should be higher to have a decent output. Around $5000.

xrisk • Feb 11, 2019 • View on HN

How expensive is this likely to be? Feasible for a hobbyist to purchase?

Havoc • Nov 28, 2022 • View on HN

Around 250 bucks for those wondering. Bit heavy for a hobby project but less than expected

tinus_hn • Nov 18, 2019 • View on HN

A tiny version costs about $600, so probably a lot.